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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.59, 348.62 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.59, 348.62 and 116.91 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.59 : 348.62 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.59/348.62 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.59x = 348.62 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.59x = 40,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756.58/232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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